Sometimes in business you encounter someone who inspires or enlightens you in some lasting way. It’s not necessarily someone whom you see often, but whenever you do, the energy is kinetic.

Charla Krupp is such a force. As a former fashion editor at Shop Magazine, she was always supportive of White + Warren. In fact, she was the first editor to cover our luxurious loungewear.

And now, she’s written THE ultimate book for all women, How Not to Look Old. Susan and I were at her book signing party the other night at the uber fabulous Gramercy Hotel rooftop bar. It was like a class reunion filled with friends from the fashion world.

I’m addicted to the book and love learning some new and easy tricks to feel good and look great. You go Charla, we’re so proud of you!

Store Adore founder Meredith Barnett blogs about White + Warren in today’s topic – ombre. Check out her W + W favorites, and check back for more words of shopping wisdom from Meredith!

I am absolutely over the moon! Check out InStyle February 2008, the editors get to share their favorites in a section called “What we love”, page 219.

Sydne Bolden Long, senior style editor says “I’m obsessed with warm and soft White + Warren cashmere sweaters. They’re light enough to layer and come in the best colors.” Sydne, we are so proud to be your sweater of choice. What a way to kick off the year. Here’s to a colorful 2008!

InStyle Magazine featured our Dip Dye Travel Wrap this month as one of their February “Objects of Desire” and Travel and Leisure Magazine featured our thermal stitch eye mask in their “Stylish Traveler” section.  We’re so excited about these press placements as they are about stylish traveling, the concept behind our new travel accessory division launching Fall 2008. We can hardly wait to get our gorgeous leather “intelligent” bags and new cashmere items into the hands of travelers everywhere. Check back for more details …

Having been there many times, I can definitely say Mexico City is a an exciting place to be with lots to do. As it happened, both Barbara Warren and I were there at the same time during the Holidays. Barb had heard from a friend that a definite “must see” while in Mexico City, is a visit to the house of architect Luis Barragan. He has other sites in Mexico City, but his house is the place to start. We found when we looked it up in the travel guide his house became a UNESCO world heritage site in 2004. When I went to visit the house, I ran into Barb visiting at the same time- a totally unexpected meeting! The house is amazing, with airy spaces, beautiful views, and very pink walls. I always find visual inspiration in Mexico, from modernist architecture to the sights and sounds of the zocalos (town squares). But don’t forget to bring your cashmere if you go, it can get cool in the evenings!